Please note: the Newquay line is closed for repair work until at least Fri 6 Dec. Replacement buses are planned between St Austell and Newquay (most do not stop at Par – change at St Austell instead). Full info
Travelling through the beautiful Luxulyan Valley, across the Goss Moor and finally glimpsing views of the Atlantic Ocean is a great way to arrive in the popular surf resort of Newquay.
The railway station is conveniently located in the heart of the town, so forget parking problems and traffic – come by train.
Sunset photo: courtesy Newquay BID
Blessed with 11 golden sandy beaches and some of Europe’s best surfing conditions, Newquay is a bustling town at any time of year.
In the summer the town plays host to a number of festivals and events including Boardmasters, which combines music and surf competitions with the dramatic coastal scenery.
Dogs are welcome on the train.
The journey from Par to Newquay takes approximately 50 minutes.
Download the timetable or use our online journey planner.
Forget the traffic, come to Newquay by train. The station brings you into the heart of the town. Several of Newquay’s beautiful beaches are within easy walk from the station. The nearest is Great Western beach, a stone’s throw away and named after the railway.
Luxulyan village is the gateway to the Luxulyan Valley, a lush, tranquil area today but once a hive of industrial activity. You can explore the valley on foot easily from the station and walk the stunning Treffry Viaduct as well as discovering all about its place in Cornwall’s rich mining heritage.
Par is the station on the mainline where you need to change to access the Atlantic Coast Line to Newquay. Par itself is an old fishing port. Visit the village to explore its small shops, cafes and pubs. Par Sands beach is approx. 20 minutes’ walk from the station and includes a section of the South West Coast Path.
Take the train to Luxulyan and discover the mining heritage of this beautiful area.
There are two routes to follow, both taking in the impressive Treffry Viaduct as well as other historic remains of the mining era.
Explore what lives deep down in the seas off the Cornish coast and more exotic seas as well at Bluereef Aquarium.
Overlooking Towan Beach, this is a great place to visit for families where everyone can get close to giant octopus, sharks and turtles.
The Atlantic Coast Line is on the Rail Ale Trail. Discover some great pubs full of local characters as well as sampling some fine local ales.
Valid all day, seven days a week, available all year round (no trains 25-26 Dec)
Children under the age of 5 travel free and don’t require a ticket.
For advice on taking buggies or prams on the train visit our page about travelling with kids.
5 to 15 year olds get 50% off. Over 15s are classed as adults, but can save with the 16-17 Saver or a 16-25 railcard.
It’s also worth checking out the Family & Friends railcard.
Groups of three to nine people who buy their ticket together get a third off thanks to the Groupsave discount.
Groupsave is valid on Off-Peak Day Return tickets on Great Western Railway services.
On the Atlantic Coast Line this includes all trains.
Live locally? For just £12 a year this card gives Devon and Cornwall residents a third off most Standard Off-Peak tickets for you and a friend when travelling in the two counties. You can also take up to four accompanying children (ages 5-15) on the journey for £1 each.
Find out more and get yours.
Whether you want to travel Standard or First Class, national railcards give a third off Anytime, Off-Peak and Advanced fares. Most cost just £30 a year.
Available railcards include:
16-25
26-30
Senior
Two Together
Disabled Persons (£20)
Family & Friends
There is also a 16-17 Saver which offers even better savings.
On the Atlantic Coast Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Par to Newquay (£6.50) are valid all day, seven days a week, and are available all year round (no trains 25-26 December). Look up train times.
Elsewhere on the GWR network, Off-Peak Day Return tickets are typically valid for journeys after 09 30 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.
(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).
Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.
Or buy your ticket in person:
Par station
Par station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.
Newquay station
Newquay station has a ticket office that is open from May to mid September (opening times). You must buy your ticket before you travel if the ticket office is open. When it is closed, buy on board the train from the Conductor.
If you are boarding at a station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.
You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.
Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more
National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more
Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more
Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more
Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more
Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.
Average each way
Mon-Sat, less frequent Sundays
No trains 25-26 Dec
On the Atlantic Coast Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Par to Newquay (£6.50) are valid all day, seven days a week, and are available all year round (no trains 25-26 December). Look up train times.
Elsewhere on the GWR network, Off-Peak Day Return tickets are typically valid for journeys after 09 30 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.
(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).
Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.
Or buy your ticket in person:
Par station
Par station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.
Newquay station
Newquay station has a ticket office that is open from May to mid September (opening times). You must buy your ticket before you travel if the ticket office is open. When it is closed, buy on board the train from the Conductor.
If you are boarding at a station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.
You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.
Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more
National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more
Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more
Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more
Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more
Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.
On the Atlantic Coast Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Par to Newquay (£6.50) are valid all day, seven days a week, and are available all year round (no trains 25-26 December). Look up train times.
Elsewhere on the GWR network, Off-Peak Day Return tickets are typically valid for journeys after 09 30 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.
(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).
Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.
Or buy your ticket in person:
Par station
Par station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.
Newquay station
Newquay station has a ticket office that is open from May to mid September (opening times). You must buy your ticket before you travel if the ticket office is open. When it is closed, buy on board the train from the Conductor.
If you are boarding at a station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.
You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.
Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more
National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more
Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more
Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more
Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more
Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.